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monarch birch
Scientific Name: Betula maximowicziana
Family: Betulaceae
Category: Dicot
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Monarch Birch (Betula maximowicziana)
The Monarch Birch, scientifically known as Betula maximowicziana, is a striking deciduous tree known for its impressive size and attractive bark and foliage.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the plant being available as veneer.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions the plant being available as veneer.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Betula maximowicziana Regel
- Common Names: Monarch Birch, Maximowicz's Birch
- Other Names: Lindenblttrige Birke (German), Maximowiczs-Birke (German), Bouleau de Maximowicz (French), Grootbladige Japanse berk (Dutch)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Kurile Islands in the Russian Far East, as well as Hokkaido and Honshu in Japan.
- Prefers a habitat in Zone 5.
Morphological Characteristics
- A deciduous tree reaching up to 30 meters (99 feet) in height.
- The leaves are oblong, large, lustrous and dark green, measuring 3 to 6 inches long, turning gold in the fall.
- Young branches are reddish-brown, maturing to gray or whitish bark that splits.
- Known for a greater spread than other birch trees.
- Typically has a pyramidal shape when younger, reaching 80 to 100 feet tall in its natural habitat, and 40 to 60 feet when cultivated.
Ecological Role
- Studies are being conducted to understand its photosynthetic responses to ozone fumigation.
Genetic Information
- This species appears to have relatively little genetic diversity, but some differentiation among subpopulations.
Resources
- Further information can be found on the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) website.